What it's actually like
Starling receives strong praise for its distinctive atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and several standout menu items, particularly appetizers and desserts. However, reviews reveal notable inconsistencies in food execution—some dishes are described as flavorful and umami-forward while others are criticized as salty, bland, or oversauced. Service quality is consistently outstanding, though kitchen speed and consistency during busy times remain concerns. The significant parking situation regularly undermines the otherwise positive experience.
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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, brunch, birthday celebration
Reservations
OpenTable
Wait reality — Reservations recommended, especially for weekend brunch and dinner; off-peak visits (weekday evenings, early dinner) tend to have shorter waits and more availability. Parking is a significant challenge with only ~10 dedicated spots available; street parking or ride-share strongly advised.
Derived from 96 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Appetizer
Chips and Salsa Flightvegetarianvegan$10
Chipotle salsa (reddish brown), avocado verde salsa (green), salsa roja (vibrant red/orange), Corn tortillas
Curry Cauliflowervegetarian$14
Cauliflower, golden raisin purée, cilantro sauce, almonds
Hummusvegetarian$12
Hummus, chili crisp, Za'atar (middle eastern spice blend), flatbread, crispy onion and garlic, parsley
Spicy Cucumbersvegetarianvegan$10
Chili, scallion, toasted almonds, black vinegar, sesame
★ Starling Wings$15
Chicken wings, fish sauce caramel, crispy garlic, shallot, cilantro
Wok Fried Green Beansvegetarianvegan$12
Long beans, ginger-soy sauce, chili crisp, crispy garlic
Snack
Edamamevegetarianvegan$8
Sesame vinaigrette, togarashi
Popcornvegetarian$5
Corn kernels, nori, sesame, scallion
Salad
Furikake Caesar Saladvegetarian$12
Romaine, nori, miso caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan, lemon
Thai Chicken Saladvegetarian$18
Baby Romaine, Feta, Tomato, Olives, Mint, Crispy Garlic, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Soup
Tomato Basil - Bowlvegetarian$8
Thai basil, creme fraiche, croutons, chili crisp
Tomato Basil - Cupvegetarian$6
Thai basil, creme fraiche, croutons, chili crisp
Entree
Bacon & Egg Fried Rice$18
Pork belly, peas, carrots, crispy shallots, fried egg, cilantro, chili crisp
Barbacoa Rice Bowl$20
Braised chuck roll, escabeche, cojita, cilantro, jasmine rice
Barbacoa Taco$8
2 Tacos - Skirt Steak, Avocado Sauce, Ancho Chili Salsa, Cabbage, Corn Tortilla, Cilantro
Bo Ssam Taco$6
1 taco - slow roasted pork shoulder, hoisin, kimchi, ginger-scallion sauce, cilantro
Bo Ssam Taco$6
2 Tacos - Pork Belly, Liver Pate, Pickled Daikon & Carrot, Cilantro, Mint, Jalapeño, Corn Tortilla
★ Butter Chicken Tacovegetarian$6
2 Tacos - Indian Butter Chicken, Flour Tortilla, Cucumber Yogurt, Pickled Red Onion
Crispy Chicken Steamed Bun$6
Crispy chicken, sambal aioli, pickled red onion, daikon and carrot, herbs
Fried Chicken Sandwich$18
Chicken thigh, Cabbage, Picked red onion, sambal aioli (Indonesian chili paste)
Fried Walleye Hoagie$24
Panko breaded walleye, Rustica hoagie roll, cabbage slaw, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo, cilantro
Ginger Fried Ricevegetarian$12
Peas, carrots, crispy shallots, fried egg, scallions, tamari
Pork Belly Steamed Bun$6
Hoisin, pickled cucumber, daikon and carrot, herbs
★ Starling Smash Burger$19
Beef, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickle mayo, Egg bun
Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curryvegetarianvegan$16
Tomato, coconut milk, wild cumin, cilantro, pineapple chutney, jasmine rice
Thai Green Curryvegetarianvegan$14
Coconut milk, roasted mushrooms, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage salad, herbs, jasmine rice
★ Yakisoba$14
Wok fried noodles, cabbage, carrots, scallions, crispy garlic, BONITO, japanese mayo
Side
Friesvegetarianvegan$8
Fries, sambal aioli, curry salt
Dessert
Coconut Puddingvegetarianvegan$5
Mango, candied coconut, mint
★ Ube Tres Leche Cake$11
Condensed Milk, Purple Yam, Whipped Cream Topping
Vietnamese Coffee Cheesecake$10
Mexican Chocolate, Graham Cracker, Whipped Cream Topping
Seafood
Poke Bowl$24
Raw Salmon, Seaweed Salad, Avocado, Cucumber, Pickled Daikon, Edamame, Yum Yum Sauce, Jasmine Rice, Crispy Garlic
Find it
Address
4925 Eden Ave, Edina, MN
Phone
952-831-1234
Restaurant group
Jester Concepts